Huanhuan was dragged away.
Shen Chen felt a sudden sense of powerlessness in his heart, and after bidding farewell to the elders, he returned to the mansion.
Ah Zhi's persistent voice of inquiry echoed behind him, but he did not turn back.
...
The next day, the Ye Mansion received two servants sent by Shen Chen.
They were precisely the two whom Ye Zhi had bribed to gather information...
Without a doubt, this was Shen Chen's expression of displeasure towards her method; he had investigated it thoroughly overnight upon returning and had sent the people back without punishment.
Inside Qingyi Garden, Ye Zhi and Ming Yan were dressing up in the room. Upon hearing the news, Ye Zhi immediately flew into a rage, exclaiming, "Wasn't I just concerned about him? Is it necessary to go this far? I haven't done anything heinous, nor have I stolen any secrets. Sending them back is his way of showing off, isn't it? No, I have to go find him and get to the bottom of this."
